The Confident Manager™
The complete leadership system for first-time manager
Enrollment opens October 19. Space is limited. Get early access and a head start.
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Leaders from these companies have trained with Russo Leadership—building skills in clarity, presence, and team performance.
What is The Confident Manager™?
The Confident Manager™ is the complete leadership training experience for first-time (or first-time-in-a-while) managers who want to lead with clarity, authority, and confidence—without burning out or pretending to have it all together.
Whether you’re newly promoted, managing former peers, or navigating high-stakes leadership for the first time, this 6-week program gives you the exact tools, systems, and mindset shifts you need to lead under pressure—without second-guessing yourself every step of the way.
We don’t do fluff. We don’t do theory. We do clear, proven frameworks built from real-world leadership.
And once the 6 weeks are over?
You’ll have 12 months of post-program support—with live Q&As, role plays, and coaching—so this isn’t just something you learn. It’s something you live.
Just imagine leading with more…
Clarity
Know exactly how to lead your team—without second-guessing every move or relying on trial and error.
Confidence
Give real feedback. Run great 1:1s. Set expectations clearly. Be the kind of manager people trust.
Calm
No more spiraling, over-functioning, or doing everything yourself. Lead with presence, not panic.
The Confident Manager™ will help you…
Make the shift from doing to leading—without micromanaging, over-functioning, or losing control of your time.
Run impactful 1:1s, team meetings, and feedback conversations using clear scripts and systems—no guesswork required.
Build trust and credibility fast, even if you’re managing former peers or navigating tricky dynamics.
Delegate without drama, give feedback without awkwardness, and hold people accountable without becoming “the bad guy.”
Stay composed under pressure with tools for real-time regulation, clear communication, and confident decision-making.
Lead like someone who was trained for this—even if no one ever trained you.
How does The Confident Manager™ work?
Asynchronous video trainings
with lessons you can watch on your schedule
Plug-and-play templates, and tools
so you don’t have to figure it out alone
Weekly live coaching sessions
to pressure-test what you’re learning in real time
Lifetime access to the curriculum
so you can revisit any lesson, anytime
When you join The Confident Manager™, you don’t just get a training—you get a system that supports you for the long haul.
Is The Confident Manager™ right for me?
The Confident Manager™ is built for smart, capable professionals who’ve recently stepped into management—and are ready to stop overthinking, start leading, and build credibility without burning out.
The Confident Manager™ works for…
First-time people leaders in fast-moving orgs
You were promoted because you’re good—but now you’re managing people with no roadmap.
This gives you one.
Managers in complex, high-stakes fields
Healthcare, sports, tech, life sciences, finance—if your decisions carry weight, you need tools that hold under pressure.
Managers navigating team dynamics and trust resets
Whether you're managing former peers or leading a team with low morale, you'll get scripts, strategies, and support to rebuild trust without losing authority.
High achievers who want to lead without pretending
You don’t want fluff. You want structure. You want to feel like the leader your team needs—even when things get messy.
What Others Are Saying
“Nayli’s encouragement and constructive feedback pushed me to step outside my comfort zone, building my confidence and resilience as a leader. She helped me create an impactful leadership model I still use today.”
Andy Giambroni
– Director, CRM & Consumer Strategy
“This experience made me more intentional with my time and more aware of how I lead. Nayli pushed me to get comfortable being uncomfortable—because that’s where real growth happens.”
Jackie Riggleman
– Sr. Project Manager
“Nayli helped me move from understanding leadership concepts to developing my own personalized leadership style—and actually implementing it. Her coaching made it seamless to apply strategy in real time.”
Justin Newman
– Head of Player Analysis
Who teaches The Confident Manager™?
The Confident Manager™ is led by Nayli Russo, PharmD, MBA—executive coach, former healthcare and sports executive, and founder of Russo Leadership.
With 15+ years leading high-stakes teams and coaching managers across industries—from healthcare systems to pro sports—Nayli doesn’t teach theory. She teaches what actually works under pressure, when your team is watching and your margin for error is razor-thin.
You won’t just get insight—you’ll get tools, scripts, and strategies that are field-tested, not fluff-filled.
And you won’t be doing this alone. Nayli and her team of expert coaches will guide you through live sessions, role plays, and monthly support calls—so the content doesn’t just stick, it shows up in how you lead.
When does The Confident Manager™ start?
Enrollment opens the week of October 19 for two weeks only.
The program kicks off the week of November 2.
Questions?
Reach out at [email protected]. We’ll help you figure out if this is right for you.